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MA H2389
Transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to placing oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital under the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill transfers the oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. It amends the existing law to give the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health responsibility for the operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital, including providing medical and mental health treatment for all men sent to that facility. The bill also establishes a new division of forensic mental health services within the Department of Mental Health to provide court-ordered evaluations, competency restoration programs, and other specialized services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Jim Arciero (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Mike Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carlos González (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Scibak (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4557 (on 06/04/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2389 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2389.pdf |
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